The GreatMan Podcast

How much laughter lives within your close male relationships? Continuing on Stephen's topic of smack talk, Anthony and JT lay out how they personally navigate their banter, being conscious to know the line, read the room, and follow up when joking around. While a well-timed jab may seem inconsequential, behind all smack talk is a deeper message: “I see you, I trust you, I'm with you.”LEARN MORE:Website: https://greatman.tv/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatman.tv/Support GreatMan: https://greatman.tv/greatman-global/

"Men insult. Women compliment. Neither one of them mean it too much."This lighthearted phrase carries an underlying truth which Stephen focuses on today. It's clear that friendly jabs and banter shape male friendships—but we need to know where the line is between connection and harm. In all of our communication with fellow men, let us not forget that brotherhood can be built on teasing, but from a place of genuine respect. LEARN MORE:Website: https://greatman.tv/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatman.tv/Support GreatMan: https://greatman.tv/greatman-global/

In this special edition episode, JT and Anthony are joined by former NFL Super Bowl champion, pastor, author, and leader of men, Tim Johnson. Tim shares insights from his book and film Fatherless No More, exploring how unresolved father wounds shape a man's identity and struggles. His radical story of faith has taken him all over the globe, most recently to Riker's Island prison in New York, where he spent extensive time reshaping the lives of the young men there. In everything he does, Tim wants men to understand the deeper "why" behind our design, showing that vices are often symptoms of a soul left unhealed. Through honesty, forgiveness, and release, Tim reveals a path to lasting freedom and purpose.Fatherless No More Institute: https://fatherlessnomoreinst.org/ Fatherless No More Film: https://fatherlessnomorefilm.com/ Fatherless No More Book: https://www.fnmbook.com/ LEARN MORE:Website: https://greatman.tv/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatman.tv/ Support GreatMan: https://greatman.tv/greatman-global/

This Father's Day, take time to confront your father story—honor the good, forgive the bad, and get FatherRight. You can't step fully into noble manhood without making peace with your past and owning your role as a father, both at home and in the world. Use this holiday to affirm your sons, lead with strength, and become the father-at-large your generation needs.LEARN MORE:Website: https://greatman.tv/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatman.tv/Support GreatMan: https://greatman.tv/greatman-global/

Is your father wound addressed... or dormant? Listen in as JT coaches Anthony through his father wounds in realtime, focusing on his all-too-common story of fatherly absence. Their conversation is a hopeful reminder that any man can begin the healing process by naming the wound, grieving it, and choosing a different future. You don't get to choose what was handed down to you, but you do get to choose what you pass on. Men, let's pass on greatness.LEARN MORE:Website: https://greatman.tv/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatman.tv/Support GreatMan: https://greatman.tv/greatman-global/

What's true about your father story doesn't have to be true about YOU. Whether your father was a hero, a ghost, or something in between, you must get right with that story to become the man you're meant to be. In this episode, Stephen encourages you to rise beyond what came before by addressing the wounds from your father, looking at his weaknesses, and building upon his strengths.LEARN MORE:Website: https://greatman.tv/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatman.tv/Support GreatMan: https://greatman.tv/greatman-global/

Aside from everyday practical skills that young men need to be taught, there are 5 all-encompassing skills that guide the life of a man: emotional intelligence, communication, work ethic, relational strength, and critical thinking. In this episode, JT and Anthony provide a blueprint for building not just better men, but better futures. Because a man isn't only measured by what he builds, but by who he builds up.LEARN MORE:Website: https://greatman.tv/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatman.tv/Support GreatMan: https://greatman.tv/greatman-global/

A recent Wall Street Journal article highlights a troubling reality: many adults lack basic life skills—from reading a thermometer to planning a trip. In this episode, Stephen talks about the vital role men play in passing down the practical know-how and confidence that our kids need to thrive. Even if you don't have all the answers, you can still lead by finding someone who does—for the sake of the next generation.Wall Street Journal article by Douglas Belkin: https://www.wsj.com/us-news/america-us-math-proficiency-falling-1b5ac73cLEARN MORE:Website: https://greatman.tv/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatman.tv/Support GreatMan: https://greatman.tv/greatman-global/

The breaking of barriers isn't limited to the sports field or the workplace. If anything, it is most crucial within the generations of a family line. Today, JT and Anthony challenge you to confront the generational patterns that may be holding you back. By inspecting inherited behaviors, owning your role, and seeking truth over tradition, you can initiate healing and lead with intentionality.LEARN MORE:Website: https://greatman.tv/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatman.tv/Support GreatMan: https://greatman.tv/greatman-global/

In 1954, Roger Bannister broke the 4-minute mile—and sparked a wave of breakthroughs in athletics worldwide. When one man rises, it empowers others to believe they can too. In this episode, Stephen explores how your personal breakthroughs can ignite greatness in those you influence.LEARN MORE:Website: https://greatman.tv/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatman.tv/Support GreatMan: https://greatman.tv/greatman-global/

In this episode, JT and Anthony explore how a man's words reveal his maturity, self-awareness, and discipline—or the lack thereof. True strength isn't found in rebellion or vulgarity, but in aligning your speech with your calling and character. Because in the end, your words either build or break—and a GreatMan chooses to build.LEARN MORE:Website: https://greatman.tv/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatman.tv/Support GreatMan: https://greatman.tv/greatman-global/

When you speak, do you use your words for impact or self-gratification? Though strong language may at times be excusable, a leader knows how to express himself appropriately depending on the situation. Stephen reminds us not to get swept away in cultural extremes, and above all, not to be intellectually lazy.LEARN MORE:Website: https://greatman.tv/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatman.tv/Support GreatMan: https://greatman.tv/greatman-global/

When a man loses his sense of purpose, he will settle for the lesser things in life. Whereas noble men are designed to protect, provide, and lead, apathetic men abandon, take, and neglect. Anthony and JT spend time drawing out the takeaways from the famed Universe 25 experiment and reminding men that we live not for our own pleasure, but for the sake of others.LEARN MORE:Website: https://greatman.tv/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatman.tv/Support GreatMan: https://greatman.tv/greatman-global/

What does a 1968 science experiment on a mouse population have to do with gluttonous men in today's technological world? Stephen brings some alarming parallels to attention between the famous "Universe 25" experiment and the societal trends that are unmanning men in our present age. Don't let our modern conveniences turn your tools into vices.LEARN MORE:Website: https://greatman.tv/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatman.tv/Support GreatMan: https://greatman.tv/greatman-global/

Giving is about more than just showing kindness; it's about effecting the next generation. JT and Anthony are here to remind us about the simple truths of generosity. What impact will your giving have? We ask that you consider GreatMan as you allocate the resources in your war chest, be it in the form of financial gifts or volunteer work.To support GreatMan financially, go to https://greatman.tv/greatman-global/. For anything else, email us at info@greatman.tv.LEARN MORE:Website: https://greatman.tv/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatman.tv/

Every man has obligations and responsibilities, but every man needs a break to rest and be reminded of his purpose. In an impromptu beachside podcast session, JT and Jonas unwind and discuss the importance of taking time for a vacation. LEARN MORE:Website: https://greatman.tv/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatman.tv/Support GreatMan: https://greatman.tv/greatman-global/

Michael Blanton is an award-winning artistic producer and manager for artists like Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith, DeGarmo & Key, and countless others. In addition to his career accolades, he is a GreatMan board member! In this special edition episode, Anthony and Michael sit down for a one-on-one conversation about his career, his passion for helping men succeed, and 3 key areas men need to get right. Don't miss this one.LEARN MORE:Website: https://greatman.tv/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatman.tv/Support GreatMan: https://greatman.tv/greatman-global/

It's becoming increasingly difficult to fund men's events and movements, because for many, the needs of men in western society are an afterthought. What might our culture look like if we invested in noble manhood both financially and relationally? Stephen asks you to evaluate your resources, your connections, and your creativity to help bolster the greater men's movement in Western society.LEARN MORE:Website: https://greatman.tv/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatman.tv/Support GreatMan: https://greatman.tv/greatman-global/

No man is perfect. We all need to be sculpted, and we all need to help sculpt other men. But how do we enter into sculpting relationships? How do we find the confidence to both get the help we need and give the help that others may need? JT and Anthony have years of experience in chipping away at both themselves and other men. Get your chisels ready.LEARN MORE:Website: https://greatman.tv/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatman.tv/Support GreatMan: https://greatman.tv/greatman-global/

Who is sculpting you? Who are you sculpting? Famed Renaissance artist, Michelangelo, was known for saying, "I saw what was embedded in the stone, and I set it free." What potential do you see in your fellow men, and what potential do they see in you? In this episode, Stephen encourages intentional sculpting to build GreatMen.LEARN MORE:Website: https://greatman.tv/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatman.tv/Support GreatMan: https://greatman.tv/greatman-global/

Men, the art of staying vital is all-encompassing. Through seeking adventure, pivoting purpose, and finding or becoming a mentor, every man needs awareness and accountability to keep him fueled for decades to come. Join JT and Anthony for an in-depth talk about breaking the mundane through lifelong learning, white water rafting, and of course, ballroom dancing.LEARN MORE:Website: https://greatman.tv/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatman.tv/Support GreatMan: https://greatman.tv/greatman-global/

Most men report that their 70s and 80s were the best years of their lives. What are you doing now to prepare yourself for those decades ahead? To maximize your time here on Earth, Stephen has three key points that every man must adopt. Don't settle at age 65; choose to thrive and live a vibrant life!LEARN MORE:Website: https://greatman.tv/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatman.tv/Support GreatMan: https://greatman.tv/greatman-global/

In a special 2-part series, GreatMan Podcast co-host, Anthony Flemons, shares his unique and redemptive life story. In part 2, Anthony picks up with his time in prison, where he found favor among guards and inmates alike. Practicing humility and walking with God, Anthony's life after release went through dramatic change, ultimately landing him in leadership positions he never thought possible.LEARN MORE:Website: https://greatman.tv/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatman.tv/Support GreatMan: https://greatman.tv/greatman-global/

In a special 2-part series, GreatMan Podcast co-host, Anthony Flemons, shares his unique and redemptive life story. In part 1, Anthony recounts memories of his traumatic childhood, absent father, involvement in drug sales, and where his crimes took him as a young man.LEARN MORE:Website: https://greatman.tv/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatman.tv/Support GreatMan: https://greatman.tv/greatman-global/

What do you want to build in 2025? Who do you want to build in 2025? How are you going to build in 2025? These questions, along with the seven changes that Stephen has laid out for men in 2025, have the ability to make you a transformed man by this time next year. Dive in with JT and Anthony to hear how they plan to implement these challenges for themselves.LEARN MORE:Website: https://greatman.tv/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatman.tv/Support GreatMan: https://greatman.tv/greatman-global/

Gentlemen, a new year has begun. Rather than upending your life and pursuing massive change, Stephen is here to lay out 7 seemingly small, yet highly effective, changes to redirect you in 2025. If you engage them with honesty and commitment, you may end this year with success you never thought possible.LEARN MORE:Website: https://greatman.tv/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatman.tv/Support GreatMan: https://greatman.tv/greatman-global/

Gentlemen, a new year begins tomorrow. Rather than make a resolution, we encourage you to set a vision for victory in 3 specific areas of your life. Need some help? Listen in to hear JT and Anthony list 6 critical setbacks that keep men from achieving, as well Anthony's top 3 desired personal victories for 2025.LEARN MORE:Website: https://greatman.tv/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatman.tv/Support GreatMan: https://greatman.tv/greatman-global/

Men are designed to achieve. From business and physical fitness to prioritizing family and serving others, it is our role to cast vision and chase after victory. Heading into 2025, Stephen challenges YOU to identify 3 areas in which you want to see victory achieved and get after them.LEARN MORE:Website: https://greatman.tv/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatman.tv/Support GreatMan: https://greatman.tv/greatman-global/

Your insecurity is holding you back from greatness. Don't let it rule your relationships. However insecurity rears its head in your life, there are three ways to become aware of and conquer it:Be aware of your triggersTake inventory of jealousy and envyCease the pursuit of perfectionJT and Anthony share their personal stories of insecurity and how they have grown to not only understand it, but to contain it.LEARN MORE:Website: https://greatman.tv/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatman.tv/Support GreatMan: https://greatman.tv/greatman-global/

"I might not measure up. I might not be accepted. I might not be enough. I might not belong."Have these questions plagued you before? Insecurity is often a result of wounds, rejection, and failures, leading to a preoccupation with the self. This holiday season, Stephen issues a challenge to change your inner dialogue and destroy the stronghold of insecurity over your life.LEARN MORE:Website: https://greatman.tv/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatman.tv/Support GreatMan: https://greatman.tv/greatman-global/

When we strive for popularity and acceptance, we can easily lose touch with who we really are. Today, JT and Anthony dive into the perils of chasing notoriety, becoming a slave to your reputation, and being known for the wrong reasons. They also consider the impact of a dreaded time in the lives of many men: high school.LEARN MORE:Website: https://greatman.tv/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatman.tv/Support GreatMan: https://greatman.tv/greatman-global/

The current American political cycle has caused unprecedented division among friends and family. Heading into this holiday season, many family gatherings are at risk of blowing up or not happening at all. JT and Anthony are here to challenge the divisive rhetoric and equip men to control their tongues, set boundaries, and remain empathetic. A GreatMan knows how to value his relationships in spite of political differences.LEARN MORE:Website: https://greatman.tv/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatman.tv/Support GreatMan: https://greatman.tv/greatman-global/

You become what you behold. Both the chase of fame and the idolization of the famous can deform a man severely. Men, whatever your public visibility, remember that fame has the power to shape and influence, but also to damage and destroy. Today, Stephen instructs how to carefully navigate the danger of fame culture.LEARN MORE:Website: https://greatman.tv/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatman.tv/Support GreatMan: https://greatman.tv/greatman-global/

Manly maxims 3 & 4 outline how we are to direct our lives toward honoring other men and our creator. Living out these two ideals can feel like an abstract goal, which is why JT and Anthony are here to make them tangible. By remembering the influence we have and utilizing our gifts to their greatest potential, we can become the GreatMen we are created to be.Get "Mansfield's Book of Manly Men:" https://greatman.tv/greatman-store/LEARN MORE:Website: https://greatman.tv/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatman.tv/Support GreatMan: https://greatman.tv/greatman-global/

The second set of manly maxims in "Mansfield's Book of Manly Men" outline two core truths of manhood: manly men build manly men, and manly men live to the glory of God. Being a man for the sake of yourself is simply not good enough; one must pour into the lives of other men. Furthermore, being a man requires an understanding of where and who manhood ultimately stems from. Walking with God has incredible implications for your life as a man.Get "Mansfield's Book of Manly Men:" https://greatman.tv/greatman-store/LEARN MORE:Website: https://greatman.tv/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatman.tv/Support GreatMan: https://greatman.tv/greatman-global/

Continuing on the subject of the Manly Maxims from "Mansfield's Book of Manly Men," JT and Anthony hit hard on the realities of manly responsibilities. In all areas of life, doing manly things and tending to one's field is what separates men from males. Dive into the conversation to better understand the essential role that you play as a man in the life of those around you.Get "Mansfield's Book of Manly Men:" https://greatman.tv/greatman-store/LEARN MORE:Website: https://greatman.tv/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatman.tv/Support GreatMan: https://greatman.tv/greatman-global/

Stephen Mansfield's popular book, "Mansfield's Book of Manly Men," outlines 4 "Manly Maxims" that men are to live out nobly and with purpose. In this episode, Stephen outlines Maxims 1 & 2, and explains why their implementation is crucial for living out great manhood.LEARN MORE:Website: https://greatman.tv/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatman.tv/Support GreatMan: https://greatman.tv/greatman-global/

The southeast has witnessed unimaginable destruction in the wake of multiple hurricanes. And there is no shortage of men stepping up to the plate to make a difference. From biker gangs and helicopter pilots to drone fliers and hikers, there is a role for every man to play in times of crisis. In this episode, Stephen challenges men to recognize opportunity in catastrophe.LEARN MORE:Website: https://greatman.tv/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatman.tv/Support GreatMan: https://greatman.tv/greatman-global/

Shame is a heavy weight to carry. How are you allowing it to weigh you down? In this episode, JT and Anthony discuss their own shame breakthroughs, and then suggest some litmus tests you can use to determine the effects of shame in your own life. Listen in to learn how to fight the accusations and lies that cause so many men to stumble.LEARN MORE:Website: https://greatman.tv/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatman.tv/Support GreatMan: https://greatman.tv/greatman-global/

Rather than pivoting away from our recent episode with Ryan Michler, we want to give men a chance to listen, share, and completely take in what was said. Men, it is imperative that we become aware and gain control over the things that might be controlling us. If you haven't yet, we encourage you to listen to episode #348, "Who Are You Changing For? with Ryan Michler," and if you have listened, listen again! There is power and wisdom to be gained within Ryan's story. We'll be back next week with a brand new episode.Order of Man: https://www.orderofman.com/LEARN MORE:Website: https://greatman.tv/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatman.tv/Support GreatMan: https://greatman.tv/greatman-global/

Ryan Michler, host and founder of the Order of Man Podcast, joins JT and Anthony today for a special episode about the topic of addiction and healing. Ryan dives deep into his struggle with alcohol, covering the transition from a private to public problem, the splitting of his family, and changing for the sake of himself. Whether addicted or sober, every man will glean wisdom from this conversation.Order of Man: https://www.orderofman.com/LEARN MORE:Website: https://greatman.tv/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatman.tv/Support GreatMan: https://greatman.tv/greatman-global/

Do you know the difference between being ashamed and living in shame? This week, Stephen illustrates the distinction between a very important mechanism of the soul and the lie that kills the greatness in men. Which are you allowing into your own life?LEARN MORE:Website: https://greatman.tv/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatman.tv/Support GreatMan: https://greatman.tv/greatman-global/

What kind of man do you want to be? Do the words courage, integrity, and authenticity mean something to you, or are they only buzzwords? Are you following a framework for manhood, or do you find yourself winging it every day? Join the discussion as JT and Anthony challenge you, as well as each other, to have the intensity to live above average.LEARN MORE:Website: https://greatman.tv/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatman.tv/Support GreatMan: https://greatman.tv/greatman-global/

What does high blood pressure have to do with your perception of noble manhood? Stephen illustrates through a personal experience how your unhealthy beliefs about masculinity may be slowly killing you. If stress, pain, or hardship is applied to a weak constitution, it will crumble. Men, let us strengthen our philosophies together.LEARN MORE:Website: https://greatman.tv/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatman.tv/Support GreatMan: https://greatman.tv/greatman-global/

Even after its scandalous data leak, Ashley Madison boasts over 70 million site users in 2024, calculated at 1 man for every 0.7 women. What is causing this trend? In addition to the motivator of boredom that Stephen outlined last week, JT and Anthony explore the factors of childhood trauma and the feeling of powerlessness that drive men toward seeking affairs. Listen in to be challenged and called out of the darkness.LEARN MORE:Website: https://greatman.tv/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatman.tv/Support GreatMan: https://greatman.tv/greatman-global/

A recent Netflix documentary has brought the scandal of affair-seeking website, Ashley Madison, back into the cultural spotlight. What was it about this online phenomenon that captured the minds and wallets of millions of men? What causes men to seek out an affair in the first place? Stephen weighs in on these questions and provides encouragement for men falling into the trap of boredom.LEARN MORE:Website: https://greatman.tv/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatman.tv/Support GreatMan: https://greatman.tv/greatman-global/

Noble manhood should be pursued and lived out while single, married, or divorced. You can actively strive to be the kind of husband that a wife desires no matter your relationship status. In this episode, JT and Anthony examine the ways that men can build solid foundations and flourish in their relationships.LEARN MORE:Website: https://greatman.tv/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatman.tv/Support GreatMan: https://greatman.tv/greatman-global/

There exists a misconception about the way a man treats his wife. When a man makes his wife's happiness his life's goal, he neglects countless noble areas that aid in making him whole. Noble manhood doesn't stem from the way a man treats his wife; it's formed by the way a man pursues wholeness.LEARN MORE:Website: https://greatman.tv/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatman.tv/Support GreatMan: https://greatman.tv/greatman-global/

In this special edition episode, JT, Anthony, and Stephen gather at the roundtable to discuss recent political events and their application to manhood. They pull no punches in asking the hard questions: What would you do in a moment of crisis? Who in your life are you ultimately responsible for protecting? Do you lead with your politics or your faith? The answer to these, and more, lie within their conversation.LEARN MORE:Website: https://greatman.tv/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatman.tv/Support GreatMan: https://greatman.tv/greatman-global/

JT and Anthony are joined in studio by a leader from Louisiana, a Cajun with a cause, a believer from the bayou: Phil Nicaud. Phil is the founder and chief strategy officer of Legendary Leadership Consultants. In this round table discussion, he tells how lessons learned in the family seafood business led to his work with global leaders.Legendary Leadership Consultants: https://www.legendaryleadershipconsultants.com/LEARN MORE:Website: https://greatman.tv/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatman.tv/Support GreatMan: https://greatman.tv/greatman-global/

What makes a "man's man?" Hint: It's not the exterior. Rather than riding motorcycles, growing long beards, or getting tattoos, JT and Anthony want to focus on the internal things that make a GreatMan. Ultimately, we are going to live out what we believe, so what is it that we men believe about our masculinity?LEARN MORE:Website: https://greatman.tv/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatman.tv/Support GreatMan: https://greatman.tv/greatman-global/